Dr. Anne E. Pusey is a professor of behavioral ecology. Although her specialty is chimpanzees, she has been studying lions with Craig Packer for over fifteen years. At what age did you choose your career? I always wanted to study animals. I love watching animals and trying to figure out why they do the things that they do. Was there a specific event or person associated with that decision? When I was in high school, I read books by the ethologist Niko Tinbergen (one of the founders of the scientific study of animal behavior) and then worked at his field station. He was also one of my undergraduate teachers. What has been the greatest experience of your career? Studying chimpanzees and lions in their natural habitats. What specialized skills do you need for the job? A Ph.D. in biology and good communication skills. What is the most frustrating part of your job? I have too many different things that I want to do. It is hard to budget my time between teaching, research, and family and give each the time it deserves. Any advice for young people who are considering a career in zoology? If you really have a passion for it, work hard and persevere, and some opportunity will come up. Jobs are difficult to get, but there are some. If you could be any cat, which would you be? A lion.